A Young Tinkerer Builds a Windmill Word study

The word resemble comes from the Latin word similare, meaning “to copy.” Based on its etymology, choose the most likely meaning of the word resemble.

• to cause something to stretch out

• to make something work again

• to buy something at the store

• to look or be like something

What is the meaning of attempts in this sentence? Dad made several attempts to fix the leak, but the dripping continued.

• prices paid for something

• comments made to someone

• acts of trying to do something

• ideas about what someone should do

The word ovation comes from the Latin word ovare, meaning “rejoice or triumph.” What is the most likely meaning of ovation, based on its etymology?

• a quick departure after a disappointing performance

• a news article about an interesting or important event

• a nervous laughter that shows people feel uncomfortable

• an enthusiastic response that often includes loud clapping

What is the most likely meaning of desire in the following sentence? The young actors desire a lead role in the new play, but they would also be happy with a small role.

• to want or wish for

• to feel or express

• to regard as true

• to reach a goal

Which of the following examples best illustrates the meaning of scarcity?

• a restaurant that serves a delicious new dish

• a store that has beautiful jewelry in its windows

• a city that puts limits on water use during a drought

• a country that sends athletes to the summer Olympics